Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release                                     Ed Rogich
(Monday, October 27, 2003)                                IGT - VP Marketing
                                                          702-896-8690

                                                          Rich Baldwin
                                                          IGT Investor Relations
                                                          775-448-0110

                     International Game Technology Announces
                 Consummation of the Acquisition of Acres Gaming

      (RENO, Nev. -- October 27, 2003) - International Game Technology (NYSE:
IGT) and Acres Gaming (NASDAQ: AGAM) jointly announced today the filing of
Articles of Merger with the Nevada Secretary of State to consummate the
previously announced planned merger, pursuant to which Acres became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of IGT in a cash-for-stock merger. Pursuant to the
merger, stockholders of Acres will receive cash in an amount equal to $11.50 per
share of common stock.

      Acres Gaming stock ceased to trade on the NASDAQ effective as of the close
of trading on Monday, October 27, 2003. Stock certificates of Acres now
represent only the right to receive $11.50 per share in cash. IGT's paying
agent, The Bank of New York, will distribute a Letter of Transmittal to the
stockholders of Acres with instructions on how stockholders may receive their
merger consideration. Questions regarding how to surrender stock certificate(s),
or to request additional copies of the Letter of Transmittal, should be
addressed to The Bank of New York at (800) 507-9357.

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      Acres is a software development company serving the worldwide gaming
industry. Acres provides bonusing and cashless gaming products as well as a full
suite of integrated casino management systems via its Acres Bonusing(TM), Acres
Cashless, and Acres Advantage(TM) product lines. Acres' patented technology
enables casino operators to increase patron loyalty by differentiating their
properties in an increasingly competitive environment. Acres' products provide
the tools that increase player enjoyment and satisfaction while improving
operational efficiency and property profitability. Detailed descriptions of the
promotions made available by Acres Bonusing as well as other products offered by
Acres, are available at the company's Web site, http://www.acresgaming.com.
Acres was founded in 1992 and has offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and Corvallis,
Oregon.



      IGT (www.IGT.com) is a world leader in the design, development and
manufacture of microprocessor-based gaming and lottery products and software
systems in all jurisdictions where gaming and lotteries are legal.

      Statements in this release which are not historical facts are "forward
looking" statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Although IGT believes that the expectations reflected in any of its
forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ
materially from those projected or assumed. IGT's future financial condition and
results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to
change and to inherent known and unknown risks and uncertainties. IGT does not
intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update forward-looking statements to
reflect future events or circumstances.

      Information on risks and factors that could affect IGT's business and
financial results are included in our public filings made with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.

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